About Us

James has over 30 years of Global Mobility experience gained from both in-house and consultancy roles. He started his career with Arthur Andersen, specialising in international tax and HR. His in-house roles include EMEA lead at Goldman Sachs and Global Head of Mobility at both Diageo and BP.

James co-founded Expat Academy in 2010. He has a real passion for training and development.  In his spare time James is working on his golf handicap, his padel tennis and fishing in the waters around Looe!

Tony brings nearly 40 years of experience in the Global Mobility industry and has been a valued part of the team for almost a decade, a true EA OG. A self-confessed creative, he’s always thinking one step ahead about how to better support our members and strengthen connections across our trusted partner network.

He has played a key role in growing the Expat Academy’s global membership and is widely respected for his strong industry relationships.

Known for being a natural listener and problem solver, Tony combines insight with a great sense of humour and a genuine generosity with his time. Outside of work, he’s a proud father of three and a loyal supporter of Watford FC—the same club backed by Elton John since his childhood. 

Chris is an experienced Global Mobility professional. His most recent in-house role was at Aviva where he managed intra UK, EMEA, APAC and Americas moves. Prior to that Chris held roles as a HR generalist, following 8 Years of being a Youth Worker with The Salvation Army. Chris manages the Expat Academy Vanguard networks and has a strategic focus on our growth in the US and the Netherlands.

Greg has in-house Global Mobility experience spanning aerospace and defence, education, and tobacco sectors. His most recent role was leading the European region for Lockheed Martin's Global Mobility activities, designing and implementing their EU Posted Worker compliance.  Greg manages the European region of Expat Academy, as well as our Benchmarking and Vault pillars of our portal.

Outside of work Greg is married with two crazy kids and a cat who turned out to be the biggest breed of domestic cat in the world. Greg likes wine, watches, cars, and supports Southampton FC.

Roxy has experience managing in-house GM functions across different sectors. Her last role was managing the UK & Ireland GM for Danone and prior to that she was leading the Global GM Team at Merlin Entertainments. Roxy has a degree in Psychology and spent a year mentoring within the UK prison system before looking for a career in the GM world.  Roxy plays a key role in managing Expat Academy's UK members and our Banking Network. She loves anything to do with dogs, crafts or food!

Sugi has 5 years experience of Account Management in the Cyber Security Sector. As Client Relationships Manager, he focusses on driving engagement to help Global Mobility professionals stay on top of the latest mobility trends. In his spare time, Sugi enjoys trying new foods and creating music with friends.

Natalie has over a decade of experience within the Global Mobility sector, predominantly gained in the relocation industry where she proudly provided clients with unique, consultative guidance on sustainable global mobility practices and customised moving and relocation services.

Natalie has worked and travelled extensively. Each international stint has contributed to her holistic understanding of diverse cultures and global business dynamics. Outside of the office you'll find Natalie gracefully contorting herself into a downward dog – a true health and wellness warrior. And if she's not mastering the art of balancing chakras, you can catch her sprinting through the enchanting Kentish countryside, absorbing the beauty of nature.

 Laura has over 15 years of experience working with and supporting Global Mobility professionals. Prior to joining Expat Academy, she worked closely with specialists across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on intercultural and corporate training for HR professionals.

As Director of Operations, Laura plays a key role in supporting the business and enabling it to better serve its global community. She is responsible for the strategic growth of Expat Academy, with a strong focus on the APAC region, and works closely with industry experts to identify how they can best add value to the community. Laura is particularly passionate about fostering and growing the Expat Academy community, ensuring it remains a valuable and engaging space for Global Mobility professionals.

In her free time, Laura enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends, and participating in a variety of sporting activities.

Rhian manages the Finance Function at Expat Academy.  Her background includes a variety of client service roles with a focus on Financial Services.

In her spare time Rhian loves spending time with her family, walking her dog and playing a few sets of tennis!

Astrid brings over 20 years of marketing experience across diverse sectors, including retail, financial services, and design agencies. This breadth of expertise underpins her pivotal role at Expat Academy as a Data Integrity Analyst, where she is entrusted with safeguarding the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of critical data. Her work is essential to ensuring informed decision-making across the organisation, maintaining high standards of data quality, and supporting the team with dependable insights that drive operational effectiveness.

Astrid enjoys going for long walks and exploring new places in her spare time.

Zoe has a strong background in strategic marketing, beginning with roles in marketing for private hospitals, where she developed expertise in brand messaging, audience engagement, and communications strategy. She now leads all marketing for Expat Academy, applying her commercial marketing experience and people-centric perspective across everything she does to support the Global Mobility community. A former professional dancer, Zoe still enjoys dancing in her free time, alongside keeping active and spending quality time with her children.